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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,065

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,920 $32,550
Base Invoice $29,683 $31,249
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 1,270 130
Options (change) 1,156 100
Destination 875 820
Total Price $33,065 $33,500
Total Invoice $31,714 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,016
Model Year20162017
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,065$33,500
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,480$33,500
Total Invoice$31,714$32,169
Adjustments for Features-5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,153$32,169

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,045$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5610

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelMalibuBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in100.0 in
Length193.8 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.829.9 ft3

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